In the latter half of the year 2008, which one of the following countries pulled out of Commonwealth of Independent States ?
A
Azerbaijan
B
Belarus
C
Georgia
D
Kazakhstan
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
1. The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) is a regional intergovernmental organization formed following the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991.
2. In August 2008, following the Russo-Georgian War, Georgia announced its withdrawal from the CIS.
3. The withdrawal procedure was completed by August 2009.
4. Thus, in the latter half of the year 2008, Georgia pulled out of the Commonwealth of Independent States.